7. What is your dream job, and why?
When I was a little girl, I never wanted to be an astronaut. The thought of being out in space, all alone, with nothing holding you close was TERRIFYING. I couldn't understand why so many kids wanted to do that--or be a fire fighter. haha I just wanted to be a librarian. Nice and quiet librarian.
As I got older, my parent's writing inspired me. My dad used to be a journalist and my mother is an author. I knew in middle school I wanted to write. Anything and everything. That's what I wanted to do.
For the past three years of college, I've been in the acting major for two years and the theatre arts studies major for one year. I love what I've accomplished in my time at BYU--I've learned so much. Not only about myself but also about what matters and what doesn't. Two years ago, I would've flat out answered "What is your dream job?" with ACTING. Now, I can't wait to write plays and screenplays and television scripts. (Granted, I'm very excited for whatever comes my way with regards to acting and I'll consider myself very blessed indeed to have those opportunities :])
As I'm getting ready for graduate school, I've done a lot of research for MFA's in Playwriting. Most people say that there needs to be a purpose behind your dramatic writing--whether that be teaching or something else. They also suggest majoring in playwriting/screenwriting/television, not just playwriting. For me, I definitely know I'd love to teach--either at the high school or college level. I'm not sure how many high schools have a specific playwriting/screenwriting/television class I could teach (haha) but that would be an awesome job for me.
I also know I can't wait to just write all day.
By that point, I'll probably be a MOM.
Which brings me to my ultimate dream job.
For realisies.
I cannot wait to be a mom. When I was a senior in high school, I shouted in my Honors English class, "I CAN'T WAIT TO BE A MOM!" hahahaha A lot of kids were like "What?" And honestly, I don't remember the context of the conversation at the time, but seriously. I want to be a mother. Not any time soon, mind you. But someday. I want to be a mother.
A full time author/wife/mother.
That's my dream job.
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